How to pronounce akin
Say it like AY-kin. Akin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Akin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of akin
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: uh-KIN.
Other ways to say akin
Akin also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- uh-KIN /əˈkɪn/
What does akin mean?
- similar in quality or character“a feeling akin to terror”“kindred souls”
- related by blood
Where does akin come from?
From a corruption of of kin, from Middle English of kyn (“related, of kin”), equivalent to a- + kin (1550s).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with akin
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Questions about saying akin
How do you pronounce akin?
Say AY-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪkɪn/. In British English it is /əˈkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in akin?
Akin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · kin.
Is akin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /əˈkɪn/ (uh-KIN).